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Luke Family | Ka’a’awa Beach
Last night I met the beautiful Luke family at Ka’a’awa Beach for their Wiki session! Little S was a trooper despite being jet-lagged and a little…
The Woods | Paradise Cove
They’re back on-island vacationing with their two sweet kids and when I say it was hard to narrow down picks for this sneak peek…
The Johnsons | Ka’a’awa Beach
This gorgeous family is visiting from Australia this week! Their little girl (just 9 days older than my own daughter!) is on her first big vacation and it’s easy to…
Christina & Dave | Ka’a’awa
I love a good couple’s session! And this morning at Ka’a’awa Beach was a great one. Christina used to live here on Oahu and is bringing Dave to visit for the first time — kid free! I hope they…
Mace Family | Ko’Olina
The sweet Mace family had a great idea for getting their boys out the door at sunrise for photos - doughnuts! Or “no-nuts” as their littlest says…
Patel Family | Waikiki
There really is nothing like a Hawaiian sunrise and this morning’s golden hour over Diamond Head in Waikiki was no exception. I met the lovely Patels and their…
Q Family | Paradise Cove
If you see this couple with their adorable son around Oahu today, wish them a happy anniversary! They’ve brought their sweet baby boy on his first trip to Hawaii to celebrate! We did have a slight weather hiccup…
Marsha | Wish of a Lifetime
Marsha has dreamed of revisiting Hawaii for nearly 50 years, having visited with her late husband, Gordon on his rest and recuperation during the Vietnam War. She always intended to come back with him but…
Adams | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa
In the eight months since the Adams family’s last session with me here on Oahu, they’ve added a new family member! 3-month-old Emma was the sweetest little photography…
Mackey | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa
They left their ranch in Oklahoma to visit Oahu for the week and I had the privilege to capture some photos for them while they are here with their 90-year-old…
Grinnell | Ka’a’awa Beach
But, that’s what gets you bright, perfect aqua-colored Oahu water. I think everyone was soaked and sun-kissed by the end of this session, but…
Buerger | Kualoa & Ka’a’awa
Nature’s light show at Kualoa last night was breathtaking! The Buergers picked the perfect session day for the end of their…
Muschalek | Ka’a’awa Beach
They’d already been on island for a few days when we met up for this session last night so everyone was perfectly tanned (and adjusted to the new time zone!). We had…
Lafferty Family | Bellows AFB
The Lafferty family met me on Bellows AFB last night for a fun, laid-back family session on one of my favorite beaches! The waves were definitely bigger than I’m used to due to the South swell coming through right now. One of my cameras even…
Sekhon Family | Barber’s Point
When I say this entire family has the most beautiful smiles, I mean it. The smile genes in this family are strong and a photographer’s dream! Check out how…
Chan Family | Ko Olina Lagoon
A warm Oahu morning at one of my favorite places on the island — Paradise Cove! The Chans and their three adorable kids met me here this morning for jumps, twirls, and…
The Braddells | Kualoa
It’s such a small world — the lovely Braddells are visiting Oahu from DC just a few miles from where I lived just 18 months ago. We met at Kualoa Regional Park bright and early today for some sunrise photos. I love…
Waikiki Sunrise Sneak
This group of families are all on vacation together here on Oahu this week! I met them in Waikiki for sunrise and we had a great time capturing some fun memories for them to take home. Please…